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Socialtel Nosara

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nosara with spa services and an outdoor pool

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Relax in a spacious area with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a bar, perfect for socializing and leisure activities.
Relax by the pool surrounded by shaded areas and wooden decking.
Outdoor dining
Free WiFi
Beach nearby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

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Selina Nosara, Nosara Beach, 160, Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206
  • Playa Pelada
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Nosara Beach
  • Safari Surf School
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 8 - Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6 - Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Suite, Balcony | Free WiFi

Premium Suite, Balcony

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment With Kitchen | Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment With Kitchen

  • 958 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Room (Twin), Private Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom | Free WiFi

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft | Free WiFi

Loft

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Nosara

Socialtel Nosara places you within a mile (2 km) of Playa Pelada and Frog Pad. This 26-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Playa Pelada - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Frog Pad - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Guiones Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Safari Surf School - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dog Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café de Paris - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Socialtel Nosara

Hostel in Nosara with spa services and an outdoor pool
Guests of Socialtel Nosara enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. There's free parking and an airport shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hostel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Selina Nosara Hostel
Selina Nosara

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Socialtel Nosara?

Socialtel Nosara offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Socialtel Nosara?

This hostel is located in Nosara, a short 18-minute walk from Playa Pelada and also 19 minutes on foot from Frog Pad. You'll also find Guiones Beach and Safari Surf School within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Socialtel Nosara?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Is a spa located at Socialtel Nosara?

Spa services at the hostel include massages.

Does Socialtel Nosara include a casino at the property?

No, Socialtel Nosara doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Socialtel Nosara?

No, this hostel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

Is Socialtel Nosara good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as an outdoor pool and massages.

Are there hot tubs at Socialtel Nosara?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Socialtel Nosara feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Socialtel Nosara offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Socialtel Nosara allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Socialtel Nosara.

Does Socialtel Nosara have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Socialtel Nosara?

The closest major airport to Socialtel Nosara is Nosara (NOB), which is 2.4 mi away (6 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tamarindo (TNO), which is around 26.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Socialtel Nosara?

No, at Socialtel Nosara, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Socialtel Nosara Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 85 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anne

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is delapidated and nothing like the photos. Black slime at the bottom of the pool. Not cleaned. I even asked staff if there was a net I could use. Rude staff giving swim lessons in the pool and intentionally making it difficult to enjoy. My husband got aweful food poisoning there. Walkways are so creaky you feel like you will break through. Oh and impossible to get to the beach from there. Potential, and maybe graat 5 years ago. But definitely avoid this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Water shuts off 10pm-6am

In the dry season, the hostel shuts down the water from 10pm to 6am every day. If you're out late, you get one toilet flush per evening. If you're up early to surf, you don't get to shower. Guests aren't informed before arriving, so you'll also hear other guests yelling for assistance late at night because their water is off and there's no one at the front desk after hours.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has just been bought by a new company. One day it might be great. When we visited in late February 2025 was not good at all. The place looks like it will have a bar and restaurant with a fun atmosphere but in actually the bar was shut down and the restaurant was closed. A few to go items could be ordered from the kitchen to go but this was not a substitution for a restaurant experience. Again, NO bar. Common areas such as the pool deck were in need or repair and cleaning. The tiny staff is overworked and unfriendly. We stayed for a week and didn't have a hot shower even once. Do not stay here until the facility has been updated and positivly reviewed.

2/10 Terrible

Brenna

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is extremely run down. It used to be nice, but dont be fooled by the pictures online. We have had to change rooms three times because everything is broken. The first room was just for two nights and we needed a kitchen bc we are here so long, so we moved to the suite with a kitchen and the refrigerator was broken. The second, and only other suite, shower is broken, AC is broken, there is only one bathroom up a winding stair case full of nails sticking out. Then in the third and final room we were in, the bathroom started leaking into the kitchen below it. The kitchens were not equipped with much to actually cook with. The pools were disgusting and then closed while we where there. The furniture was broken in the rooms and in the public spaces. Then our boys both got food poisoning from the restaurant. When I went the next morning to talk to management the restaurant is now closed for maintenance. The staff tried to help but you can tell the ownership company is running this place into the ground.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is under renovation. There’s no restaurant/bar. Pool was under construction, rooms were dirty and no hot water. Might be better after Mar 30, 2025 but not worth the $$ now
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenna

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was booked via expedia for 2.5 weeks on the One Key cash credit via Expedia and is non refundable AND it is awful. We have had to change rooms three times because everything is broken. The first room was just for two nights and we needed a kitchen bc we are here so long, so we moved to the suite with a kitchen and the refrigerator was broken. The second, and only other suite, shower is broken, AC is broken and the place is totally run down-see the attached picture of the pool. It advertised a private bedroom, but it was really a loft. We are working remotely and need a private place to work so we thought this room would do and it is an open air room with broken AC and only one bathroom up a winding stair case full of nails sticking out. Then our boys both got food poisoning from the restaurant and have been puking and diarrhea for 24 hours since eating here. When I went this morning to talk to management the restaurant is now closed for maintenance. The hotel said they cannot cancel it bc it was through expedia. I am not sure what to do and really just want to enjoy our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Extremely basic, no social life

I was led to believe this was still the Selina, with a social environment, active people here. It no longer is. Lots of road noise. Run down. It did its job as a bed by the beach. hot water was sparse, in the mornings the water was cold and even when the water heater was topped up it lasted a very short time. The pool is also falling apart, very gritty on the bottom as the asfalt liner breaks down and looks dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Art

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would not recommend at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very relaxed and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Arielle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unclean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, hot water in shower, good internet, clean. Staff available for check in. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seen better days

This resort has seen better days! Most of the structures are older and have not been kept in good repair. Wood decking around pool area is coming loose and is hazardous. Pool itself needs repairs. Rooms are more rustic but have modern combo locks on dorrs. our lock malfunctioned, so we were upgraded to the deluxe "house". This was much bigger and better with a full kitchen, and was further from the main road which meant it was quieter. staying in units near the road would be very loud. Staff was friendly & helpful and they have a lot of regular activities which would make this place better suited to a younger crowd. included salsa dancing, reggae or disco dance nights, etc. Food is average for the area. resort is a little isolated compared to both Guiones and Pelada beaches. Good, quiet business center. couldnt find 1 spoon in the large common kitchen. pretty basic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Isis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property is really cute but staff is not friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

ohad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Noelle Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The late night partie emwere quite ous
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

German

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

SCARLETT

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice friendly, close to the beach you just can walk o take the toktok, menu wiht a variety that can you choose, the hotel very good look ,I just fine air-conditioned liking, is same that them show in the website page.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Félix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool spot to meet people!

The hotel is nice, there is some good and some less good: + Excellent service by John at the bar! You must go see him for cocktails & local recommendations! + Daily cleaning was impeccable. + Room layout on 2 floors is pretty cool + Three balconies to fit your different moods + Amenities are nice + Great to have the hotel side and dorm options as you will meet a lot of different people + On-site food option is very decent + Mascot (pig) going around the property - Multiple power outages - Hotel rooms are not soundproof - Yoga mats are to be changed / deep washed (very smelly) - You will need a car to get to the beach
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

OMRI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022